Jon Snow

Jon Snow is the bastard son of Eddard Stark. Although Eddard raised Jon next to his own children, he is loathed by his stepmother, Catelyn Stark. An ongoing mystery for Jon Snow is the identity of his mother.

Jon is an adept swordsman. Jon's direwolf is an albino named Ghost, whom appeared to be the runt of the pack of direwolves claimed by the Stark children. When Jon finally accepted that he would never become anyone important in Winterfell, he decided to join his uncle Benjen Stark at the Night's Watch.

After arriving at the Wall, Jon was appointed as Jeor Mormont's steward and squire. He was given the Valyrian steel sword, Longclaw, after saving Jeor Mormont's life during a Wight attack.

After disturbing reports regarding missing rangers, particularly Benjen's group, he goes with Lord Mormont, Ghost, and 200 of his sworn brothers on an expedition beyond the wall.